Talking Book Services News

From the National Federation for the Blind website--

The 20-page booklet "Talking Rooms: Walking Through History at the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Headquarters" has received an APEX 2010 Award of Excellence in the One-of-a-Kind Government Publication category.

NFB President Marc Maurer Received an Honorary Doctorate From University of South Carolina Upstate

Are you interested in learning to play a musical instrument? You may be interested in Bill Brown's Music for the Blind. Most courses are $39. Song lessons start at $11.95. Lessons are available on CD or by computer download. Instrument lessons include piano, guitar, bass, drums, saxophone, banjo, harmonica and more.

SCATP (South Carolina Assistive Technology Program) has posted a list of summer camps for kids with disabilities. You can find it at http://www.sc.edu/scatp/camps.html.

Camera Mouse is a free program that enables you to control the mouse pointer on your computer screen just by moving your head.

To use Camera Mouse you need a Windows 7, Vista, or XP computer and a webcam.

A current list of accessible tax products available by download may be viewed at http://www.irs.gov/accessibility. Individuals may also order hard-copy Braille and large- print documents by calling the IRS toll-free number 1-800-829-3676

Watch the video by reporter Ashleigh Walters about the recent Braille Challenge held at the South Carolina State Library.

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The South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo 2010 will be held Thursday, March 18, 2010. For more information, visit their website:

http://www.sc.edu/scatp/expo/expo10.html